I got the three things I wanted. I did my job, I worked hard in the process, and I cherish the memories, and they're mine.

It's something I find enjoyable. Whether it is a road bike or mountain bike or tandem bike. I enjoy riding a bike.

I didn't just jump back on the bike and win. There were a lot of ups and downs, good results and bad results, but this time I didn't let the lows get to me.

My mother told me...if you're going to get anywhere, you're going to have to do it yourself, because no one is going to do it for you.

For 15 years I was a complete arsehole to a dozen people. I said I would try and make it right with those people, and anybody that gave me an audience, I was there.

It was great to fight in training, great to fight in the race, but you don't need to fight in a press conference, or an interview, or a personal interaction.

I didn't invent the culture, but I didn't try to stop the culture.